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Dana Schwartz dialed into the show to talk about her new podcast, “Noble Blood,” which looks at the history of royalty and monarchies, including sex, drugs, blood, and all the good stuff that would get the show censored on terrestrial radio.

Jack Bannon plays young Alfred Pennyworth on the new series “Pennyworth,” which is on Sunday nights at 8CT on Epix. We talked about getting into the origins of the character from a fresh perspective, why ’60s London makes a great background for the characters and events, and whether or not The Beatles could have conquered evil in this alternate universe.

Stu Cook is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as member of Creedence Clearwater Revival. Stu called in to talk about the last go-round for Creedence Clearwater Revisited, who are on their “Final Revival” tour. Getting to pick Stu’s brain for some bass-playing advice is something I’ll never forget.

I’ve been battling a bad case of laryngitis that has my throat feeling like sandpaper, but nothing was going to stop me chatting with Howard Jones, one of the most original and innovative musicians from the ’80s. It was fun chatting about his new album “Transform” and geeking out about synthesizers.

I was very excited to chat with one of my all-time favorite actors, Vincent D’Onofrio, about his new movie (which he directed) “The Kid.” After a brief bit of fan gushing regarding “Criminal Intent,” we discussed the film, and then Vincent gave me an impromptu acting challenge (which I more or less failed miserably). A fun interview with one of the greats.

Music legend Jim Peterik (Ides of March, Survivor, 38 Special) called in for a discussion about songwriting, producing, and his new album “Winds of Change,” which features collaborations from Dennis DeYoung, Mike Reno, Kevin Cronin and more, and also featured a “lost track” with vocals by the late great Jimi Jamison.

Bill McCormick from the World News Center called in for his weekly segment where we proceeded to talk about unnecessary Disney remakes, unnamed future Marvel movies, unneeded humble bragging, and unrealistic chances of portraying Namor. Plus: unbelievable amounts of overlapping dialogue and unnerving uncomfortable pauses.

Should-be Hall-of-Famer David Cone called in to chat about his new book “Full Count: The Education of a Pitcher.” I learned so much about pitching talking to David, a self-confessed “pitching nerd.” I also invited David for a game of Wiffle Ball in my backyard and he accepted. Looking forward to it the next time he’s in Chicago and we can compare Wiffle Ball sinkers.

Jordan Klepper joined the show for a chat about his new Comedy Central series “Klepper,” which airs Thursday nights at 10:30/9:30C. We discussed Jordan’s time in Chicago as part of the Second City touring company, how the show was named, and why it was important for him to get out from behind the desk and go out and about.